Nginx is a popular web server and reverse proxy that provides high performance, low resource usage, and a range of features. Here is a tutorial on how to install and configure Nginx on NixOS Latest.
Before we begin, let's update the NixOS system to make sure we have the latest packages:
sudo nix-channel --update
sudo nixos-rebuild switch
To install Nginx on NixOS, simply run the following command:
sudo nix-env -i nginx
This will download and install Nginx along with any necessary dependencies.
The default Nginx configuration file is located at /etc/nginx/nginx.conf. You can make any necessary changes to this file using your preferred text editor.
Once the configuration is complete, start the Nginx service with the following command:
sudo systemctl start nginx
Nginx should now be running and serving web pages on port 80.
To verify that Nginx is running, visit your server's IP address or domain name in a web browser. You should see the default Nginx welcome page.
In this tutorial, we have installed and configured Nginx on NixOS. This web server is fast, lightweight and robust, making it an excellent choice for serving web pages or as a reverse proxy. With this simple installation process, you can quickly deploy Nginx on your NixOS server.
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